Bench Jeweler

At Jewelry By Johan, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to crafting bespoke jewelry that holds a special place in the hearts of our customers. Nestled in the heart of a vibrant community, our workshop is a hub of creativity and craftsmanship, where the timeless beauty of jewelry meets innovative design.

We are a family-oriented company that values the balance between professional dedication and personal life. Understanding the importance of family time and personal pursuits, we offer our team members regular work hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This schedule ensures that our staff can enjoy their evenings and weekends with loved ones, recharging and finding inspiration in the world around them.

Joining Jewelry By Johan means becoming part of a passionate team that strives for excellence in every piece created. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills as a Bench Jeweler will be valued and nurtured. Here, your craftsmanship will contribute to bringing our clients' dreams to life, creating memorable pieces that last a lifetime.

We invite skilled Bench Jewelers who are seeking a fulfilling career with a regular schedule to apply. Be part of a company where your work-life balance is respected, your craftsmanship is celebrated, and every day offers the opportunity to create something truly extraordinary.

We are actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Jeweler to become an integral part of our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Jewelry Fabrication: Construct and piece together jewelry items following precise design specifications.
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize a variety of hand and power tools to mold, cut, and polish metals to perfection.
• Stone Setting: Expertly set gemstones and diamonds, ensuring each piece meets our high standards of quality and design.
• Jewelry Repair: Apply advanced techniques to repair damaged jewelry, including soldering, resizing, and restringing, restoring them to their original glory.
• Finishing Touches: Clean and polish completed pieces, ensuring they shine brightly and are free of imperfections.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect the finished products thoroughly to guarantee they meet our quality criteria.
• Workspace Maintenance: Keep the work area clean, organized, and conducive to high-quality craftsmanship.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: Previous work experience as a Jeweler or in a similar role is essential.
• Tool Mastery: High proficiency in using both hand tools and power tools for the art of jewelry making.
• Material Knowledge: A strong understanding of various metals, gemstones, and diamonds is required.
• Repair Skills: Familiarity with a broad range of jewelry repair techniques is necessary.

Desired Skills:

• Stone Setting Expertise: Adept at securely setting stones in a variety of jewelry, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and durability.
• Specialized Rebuilds: Proficient in conducting channel and platinum rebuilds, with a deep understanding of the specific techniques involved.
• Prong Re-tipping Skills: Skilled in re-tipping prongs to secure stones effectively, prolonging the jewelry's lifespan.
• Comprehensive Repair Ability: Capable of performing a wide array of minor ring and other jewelry repairs to restore pieces to their original condition.

Additional Requirements:

• Bench Test: Candidates will be required to pass a bench test during the interview process to demonstrate their practical skills and expertise in jewelry making and repair.

If you are passionate about crafting exquisite jewelry and possess the skills we seek, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating timeless pieces that bring joy and beauty to our customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Have you successfully completed a bench test in a previous role or as part of a certification process?
• Do you have experience setting stones in various types of jewelry settings?
• Can you confidently re-tip prongs to secure gemstones in jewelry pieces?

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person